Undergraduate Degrees at ArtCenter
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By the Numbers
- Undergraduate Students: 2,082
- Graduate Students: 303
- Full-time Faculty: 113
- Part-time Faculty: 360
- Student/Faculty Ratio: 8:1
- Students who Receive Financial Aid: 67%
- Average Class Size (Undergraduate): 11
Your Creative Journey Starts Here—Learn to Create. Influence Change.
At ArtCenter, we believe your creativity has the power to change the world. Whether you’re designing the next iconic product or creating visual stories, we give you the tools, mentorship and real-world experience to turn your passion into your profession.
Why ArtCenter
Hands-On Learning: Collaborate with top brands like Nike, Netflix and Google on real-world projects from day one.
Mentorship by Industry Leaders: Learn from professionals shaping today’s creative industries.
Find Your Creative Path: Explore 11 specialized undergraduate majors, including Graphic Design, Film, Entertainment Design, Product Design, and more. Whether you are into visual storytelling, product innovation, or digital experiences, we have a program tailored for you.
Return on Investment: 95% of graduates find jobs in their field, with recent employers including Apple, Marvel Studios and Nike.
ArtCenter taught me that translating a dream into a day-to-day reality is one of the most rewarding endeavors one can take on.
Joann Jung (BS 02)Design Director, Interior Design, Lucid Motors
The biggest deciding factor for attending ArtCenter was the professional focus — I could see my career path.
Andrew Villaseñor Entertainment Design, Game Design Track
Student Work
Undergraduate Programs
Creative Direction
Creative directors influence all aspects of the way a company looks, sounds, feels and presents itself across all media platforms.
Entertainment Design
Bring stories to life for the entertainment industry through the design of novel characters and worlds.
Film
Master visual and narrative filmmaking through individualized and immersive instruction in directing, writing, editing and cinematography.
Fine Art
Refine and define a compelling creative vision to become a fine artist capable of transforming our way of engaging with the world.
First Year Immersion
Develop creative skills and a desire to think critically about the world while identifying a major area of study.
Graphic Design
Conquer design for space, motion, print and interaction by infusing words and images with life and meaning.
Illustration
Combine drawing, painting and design to tell stories, convey ideas or create imagery for commercial applications and clients.
Interaction Design
Design innovative, useful and delightful digital interactions—from mobile apps and websites to wearables, games and emerging technologies.
Photography and Imaging
Master the art of creating resonant photographic images for a world with an insatiable need to be informed and engaged by visual storytelling.
Product Design
Apply human-centered design to creating innovative consumer products, from the highly functional to the highly whimsical to the highly sustainable.
Spatial Experience Design
Design resonant spaces and spatial experiences that impact and inform the user's relationship to the built environment.
Transportation Design
Design and develop vehicles (including cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats and aircraft) and transportation systems of the future.
